This is the holy grail of meals chez moi. Just when I got to the point of utter despair a few years ago I concocted this version of Shepherd’s pie and it has quite literally saved my sanity. To date it is still the only red meat 3rd born will…

One of my kids came home from school this week with the exciting announcement that someone had a new baby. Cue loads of ‘Ooohhhhs’ and ‘Aaaahhhhhs’ from every one in the car. Except from 4th born. He simply wanted to know what flavour the baby was. Stiffling my giggles amidst…

Over the past few days I’ve felt that familiar tickle in my nose. My sinuses are preparing to batten down the hatches. My eyes watering at the prospect of bees, grass seed, gentle breezes and copious amounts air-borne pollen. Am I worried? Hell no! Summer’s a comin’. A quick visit…

In Ireland we have this saying – perfect in its simplicity. “Tús maith, leath na hoibre” A good start is half the work. Uncomplicated & true. I find in life that straight-forward tends to be the purest and most effective. Simple solutions tend to be what we return to time…

We spend the whole year trying to be the best versions of ourselves. However for the festive period all bets are OFF. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not saying abandon ship and eat everything sugar laden within a 10 miles radius of you at all times from Dec 20th…